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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Survey on Healthcare Professionals
The recent study on “Size, composition and distribution of human resource for health in India: new estimates using National Sample Survey and Registry data” carried out by the researchers from the Indian Institute of Public Health, Gurugram has revealed that India has an adequate number of health professionals based on the data collected from the registry institutions and the estimated data from the NSSO 2011-2012 to the projected population as of on January 1, 2016.
The study addresses the issue of distribution of Human Resource for Health  in the country. In India approximately 71% of people living in a rural area whereas 36% of all health workers are deployed in rural areas.
The Open access of this study is available at :
https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/bmjopen/9/4/e025979.full.pdf
The density of the total health workers is estimated to be 29 per 10,000 population based on NSSO and 38 per 10,000 population based on the registration data, which is close to WHO’s minimum threshold of 22.8 health workers per 10,000 population. The study also reports a disparity in the density of doctors and nurses across the country. The number of doctors in Kerala and UTs is high as compared to larger states such as Rajasthan, Jharkhand and Bihar.
The study used 2011-12 National Sample Survey data and projected Human Resource for Health  number for 2016 using census projection and worker participation rate. In addition the survey used 2017 registry data of health professionals .
The Minister of State , Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, here today.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President to release Collection of Selected Speeches by the President- “The Republican Ethic”&“LoktantraKeSwar”
The Vice President of India Shri M.Venkaiah Naidu will release Compilation of Selected speeches of the President, Ram nath Kovind titled, “The Republican Ethic” in English and “Loktantra ke Swar” in Hindi at a function in Vigyan Bhawan in the capital on December 8. Union Minister of External Affairs, Smt. Sushma Swaraj and the Minister of Information Broadcasting ,Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore along with other senior dignitaries will grace the occasion.
Both the books- The Republican Ethic & Loktantra ke Swar are a collection of President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind’s selected speeches made by him in the first year of assuming the office.
‘The Republican Ethic’ has a collection of 95 select speeches in English out of the total 243 speeches made by him in the first year as the President of India. The speeches are categorized into eight subgroups -- Addressing the Nation, diversity of India, window to the world, educating India, equipping India, dharma of public service, honoring our sentinels, spirit of the Law & acknowledging excellence.
The second book “Loktantra ke Swar” – is a collection of 109 speeches in Hindi which talks about different layers and levels of multifaceted largest democracy in the world - India.
The building blocks of this book are equality, egalitarianism & education. These are principles that have motivated the President on his personal journey which began in a small village mud house. The book has been conceived to help the readers navigate through the vision and
thought that the President delves upon, especially with relation to the vision of nation and
individual citizen’s duty towards the nation.
The event has been organized by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting to promote and disseminate selected speeches of the President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind. Large number of dignitaries from various walks of life and many senior government functionaries are expected to attend the event.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Notification issued to include compliance with Fuel Consumption Standards , for light, medium and heavy duty motor vehicles of various categories, manufactured in, or imported by, India
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a notification dated 1st July 2022 , amending Rule 115 G of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules  1989 , to include compliance with Fuel Consumption Standards , for light, medium and heavy duty motor vehicles of various categories, manufactured in, or imported by, India. The continued compliance to FCS shall be verified as per the procedure of Conformity of Production, outlined in Automotive Industry Standard 149.
Prior to this notification, compliance with Annual fuel consumption standard was limited to motor vehicles of M1 category  with Gross Vehicle weight  up to 3.5 tonnes. The aim of this notification is to expand the ambit of vehicles for compliance with FCS, and hence introduce more fuel efficient vehicles.
The date of applicability of this notification is 01st April 2023. Comments have been invited from all stakeholders, within 30 days from the date of the notification.
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Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Recruitment of Joint Secretaries
In response to the advertisement published by Department of Personnel and Training for Lateral Recruitment to 10 posts of Joint Secretary in the Government of India, a total of 6077 applications were received. After scrutiny, 65 candidates were shortlisted and called for interview by Union Public Service Commission . A total of 64 candidates were interviewed, of which 09 candidates were recommended for appointment to Joint Secretary level posts on contract basis under Lateral Recruitment. The recruitment process for selection of a candidate to Joint Secretary level post in the Department of Revenue became infructuous. Thereafter, upon acceptance of the terms and conditions of appointment, eight out of the nine candidates recommended by UPSC have been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Ministries/Department of Civil Aviation, Commerce, Economic Affairs, Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Financial Services, New and Renewable Energy, Road Transport and Highways and Shipping. One candidate has not accepted the offer appointment.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State  Development of North-Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, DrJitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Home Affairs
All existing Visas granted to Foreigners, except certain categories, to remain suspended till the Prohibition on International Air Travel of passengers from/to India is lifted
In the wake of continuing COVID-19 outbreak in the country, Union Ministry for Home Affairs , on 17.04.2020, has decided to extend the suspension of all existing visas granted to foreigners, except to those belonging to diplomatic, official, UN/international organizations, employment and project categories, till 3rd May, 2020. 
Upon re-considering the matter, it has now been decided that all existing visas granted to foreigners except to those belonging to diplomatic, official, UN/international organizations, employment and project categories would remain suspended till prohibition on international air travel of passengers from/to India is lifted by the Government of India.
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Prime Minister's Office
His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia calls on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met today with His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The meeting reviewed progress on various ongoing bilateral initiatives, including those taken under the aegis of the Strategic Partnership Council established between both countries. Prime Minister expressed India's keenness to see greater investment from Saudi Arabia, including in key sectors like energy, IT and defence manufacturing.
The meeting also allowed exchange of perspectives on regional developments, including the situation in Afghanistan.
Prime Minister conveyed his special thanks and appreciation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for looking after the welfare of the Indian diaspora during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prime Minister also conveyed his warm greetings and regards to His Majesty the King and His Highness the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
A peaceful, developed J&K is Government’s top priority : Ramdas Athawale
Gates of development have opened for J&K after the abrogation of Article 370: Ramdas Athawale
Ramdas Athawale reviews implementation of social welfare schemes in J&K
Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, Shri Ramdas Athawale today said that Government of India wants a peaceful and developed J&K and is committed to develop Jammu and Kashmir on all fronts. The Minister said this while interacting with the media during a press briefing held at Convention Centre, Jammu.
Shri Ramdas Athawale said that after the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, the gates of development have been opened for Jammu and Kashmir which is evident from the fact that all the centrally sponsored schemes and programmes are now implemented in J&K be that the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Jan Dhan Yojana, MUDRA, PM Ujjwala Yojana, Scholarship Schemes for Students, Welfare Schemes for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes.
Shri Athawale further said that hundred percent implementation of many central schemes in J&K is witness to the fact that Govt. of India is steadfast to provide social stability at all fronts be that housing, livelihood etc to the people of J&K.
The Minister informed that under PM Narendra Modi implementation of the social welfare schemes has picked up pace which is evident from the fact that under PM Jan Dhan Yojana, between 2014-2022 , 45 crore 55 lakh accounts have been opened, under PM Ujjwala Yojana between 2016-22 , 9 crore 29 lakh gas connections have been allotted to the beneficiaries, under PM Awas Yojana  between 2015-22 , nearly 60 lakh 17 thousand houses have been constructed, under PM Awas Yojana , 02 crore 25 lakh houses have been constructed, under PM Jan Arogya Yojana, 03 crore 35 lakh people have been benefitted, under Ujala Yojana, 36 crore 79 lakh LED bulbs have been issued. The Minister informed that between 2019-22 , 1720 De-addiction centres have been either funded or established under Financial Assistance for the establishment of De-addiction centres.
Shri Athawale while addressing the media said that under PMAY  in Jammu Division, 18590 are the approved beneficiaries out of which 4568 houses have been constructed, under PMAY , 131945 have been approved, out of which 80008 have been constructed in Jammu Division. Under PM Jan Dhan Yojana, 2641995 accounts have been created in J&K in which 1192312 have alone been created in Jammu division and under PM Ujjwala Yojana, 1316924 gas connections have been provided in J&K, the Minister informed the media.
Shri Athawale also took a review meeting related to the implementation of social welfare schemes in Jammu and Kashmir with the senior officials of J&K Social Welfare Department that was attended by Director General, Social Welfare Department, J&K, Ms. Vivek Sharma besides other senior officials of the department.
Shri Athawale will also take part in the Nelson Mandela Noble Peace Awards Ceremony at Hari Niwas Palace, Jammu.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Government committed to the welfare of farmers and is always ready for dialogue --Narendra Singh Tomar
Talks with representatives of Farmers Unions to continue on 3rd December 2020
Shri. Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Shri. Piyush Goyal, Minister of Railways & Commerce and Shri. Som Prakash, Minister of State, Ministry of Commerce and Industries interacted with the representatives of Farmers Organizations of Punjab on 1st December, 2020 in Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. The Ministers again explained the benefits of Farm Reform Acts to the representatives of the Farmers’ Unions. Various issues related to Farm Reform Acts were discussed at length and talks were held in a cordial atmosphere.
The Agriculture Minister cordially welcomed the representatives of Farmers Organizations of Punjab and emphasized that the Government is fully committed towards the welfare of farmers and agriculture development is always on the top priority for Government of India. During the deliberations, the Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister proposed to constitute an expert committee to put forth the issues of farmers so as to resolve them with mutual consent but the representative of the Farmers Union suggested that all the representatives will attend further round of discussions with the Government to resolve the matter amicably.
During the interaction, it has been suggested by the Government to the representatives of Farmers Union to identify the specific issues related to Farm Reform Acts and share with the Government on 02.12.2020 for consideration. These issues will be discussed during the fourth round of meeting to be held on 03.12.2020.
It was assured that the Government of India is always committed to protect the interest of farmers and is always open for discussions for farmers’ welfare.
Prime Minister's Office
Visit of Prime Minister of Malta to India to attend Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2019 
Prime Minister of Malta, H.E. Dr. Joseph Muscat is on his maiden visit to India from 17-19 January 2019 for attending the Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2019. He is accompanied by Dr. Christian Cardona, Minister of Economy, Investment and Small Businesses, senior officials of his Ministry and a large business delegation. On his arrival, the Maltese PM and his delegation were received by Shri OP Kohli, Governor of Gujarat.
(PM Muscat had a bilateral meeting with PM Modi on the sidelines of the Summit. He fondly recalled the visit of Vice President of India to Malta in September last year and appreciated growing exchanges of visits and strengthening of bilateral relationship. The two Prime Ministers discussed the possibilities of enhancing trade and commercial ties.
PM Muscat welcomed Indian Pharma and IT industry to make Malta a potential hub for African and European markets. He invited India to cooperate with Malta on advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Block-chain and financial technologies. Malta has brought in a formal legislation on Block-chain technology and sees role of Indian IT companies as system monitors.
PM Modi invited greater academic cooperation from Malta including the possibility of offering training courses for Maltese professionals at the Forensics University in Gujarat. Realising the importance of renewable energy for sustainable and low carbon-imprint growth, the two leaders hailed the initiative of International Solar Alliance and committed full cooperation to upscale solar technologies and harness the full potential of solar energy.
During the visit, Prime Minister Muscat participated in the Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2019 and also had a meeting with Chief Minister of Gujarat.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Union Minister Rameshwar Teli visits Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner, Mumbai; exhorts officers to work for the downtrodden
Union Minister of State, Petroleum, Natural gas, Labour & Employment, Rameshwar Teli visited the office of the Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner , Mumbai on 17th May 2022.
Shri Teli took review of the functioning of the office. He exhorted the officers and the staff to work for the downtrodden, to protect the interests of nearly 10 lakh working class population the office serves. He also extended his invitation to pay visit to North Eastern States citing the natural beauty and the vibrant culture of the region. The Minister also planted tree saplings in the campus of the office.
Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner Tej Bahadur briefed the Minister about the functioning of the CLC Organisation. He also briefed about its continuous efforts in upholding legal rights and interests of labour in organized and unorganised sector.
Assistant Labour Commissioner  Shradha Shrivastava also spoke during the event.
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA PRESENTS NATIONAL FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AWARDS - 2022 AND 2023
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards for the years 2022 and 2023 to the Nursing professionals at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today .
The National Florence Nightingale Award was instituted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India in the year 1973 as a mark of recognition for the meritorious services rendered by the nurses and nursing professionals to the society.
List of awardees the function are attached
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
IFFI-53 witnesses Masterclass on “Beats and Rhythm”
Music score should tell the story, portray the character and justify the situation: G. V. Prakash Kumar
If you compose music based on your own experience, environment and culture, it will be original: Sneha Khanwalkar
#IFFIWood, 25 November 2022
Music is always mad. There is no hard-core and static rules to compose for a film. Composing for a film is based on the demand of the story and director, said noted composer and singer G. V. Prakash Kumar while addressing a masterclass on “Beats and Rhythm” at the 53rd edition of International Film Festival of India in Goa today.
GV said music has no continuity, it’s always situational and dynamic. “Music score should tell the story, portray the character and justify the situation, in a way enriching the whole experience of story-telling process”, he added.
GV further said that music is an essential part of our life and culture and it is there with us since our inception.
Sharing his experience of composing for various films, the award winning composer said, the trust and love between the director and music composer is an important aspect. Composing process varies from film to film. “Sometimes music enhances the story telling in a film and sometimes it’s not required as the silence reflects the intensity”, he elucidated.
Highlighting the importance of folk music, GV said folk music, tone and words are being used to justify the location, culture and plot of the story. “A composer should keep the geographical and cultural milieu in mind to set the music for a particular story”, he flagged.
Addressing the gathering music director Sneha Khanwalkar said composing music is a composite and complex process, which requires utmost passion.
Responding to the query of a budding composer Sneha said if somebody will compose music based on his own experience, environment and culture, it will always be original and unique.
The session was moderated by National Award-winning film critic Baradwaj Rangan.
The Masterclasses and In-Conversation sessions at IFFI 53 are being jointly organized by Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute , NFDC, Film and Television Institute of India  and ESG. A total of 23 sessions comprising masterclasses and in-conversations are being conducted this year to encourage the students and enthusiasts of cinema in every aspect of filmmaking.PIB IFFI CAST AND CREW | Nadeem/ Swadhin/ Darshana | IFFI 53 - 119
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NITI Aayog
Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog Lauds Energy Swaraj Foundation’s Prof. Chetan Solanki’s 11-Year-Long Journey to Create Awareness on Solar Power
NITI Aayog Vice Chairman, Dr Rajiv Kumar met with Prof. Chetan Singh Solanki of Energy Swaraj Foundation todayand applauded his efforts on undertaking “localized energy self-sufficiency or ‘Energy Swaraj’ as the solution to counter the current climate crisis as well as to promote aatmanirbharta in energy consumption”.
Prof. Solanki has taken leave from IIT Mumbai to start a public movement through an 11-year-long ‘Energy Swaraj Yatra’.During this time, he will be driving around and staying in a solar-powered electric bus or a solar bus—a journey that is not a ‘vanvas’ but a ‘solarvas’. The vehicle will also house solar demonstration units and small training facilities. Prof. Solanki will drivethe vehicle to hundreds of cities and towns, universities and schools, and corporations.
The Energy Swaraj Foundation hopes to reach millions of people in various cities, in India and abroad, through this campaign. The Yatra intends to bring about an understanding and practical acceptance in society, at large, of the adoption of solar-powered solutions in a disciplined manner for fulfilling 100% energy needs.
Dr Rajiv Kumar, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog commended the initiative by Prof. Solanki for setting up some bold targets of awareness creation, providing training to 100+ million people and for bringing 10+ million households on ‘off-the-grid’ power solutions. He said this novel initiative will bring about a huge change in the understanding and behaviour of common people. It will help India achieve the huge target it has set for 2030.
Ministry of Defence
Air Marshal V R Chaudhari appointed next Chief of Air Staff
Government has decided to appoint Air Marshal V R Chaudhari, PVSM, AVSM, VM, presently Vice Chief of Air Staff, as the next Chief of the Air Staff after the retirement of Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC on 30th September, 2021.
Air Marshal V R Chaudhari, PVSM, AVSM, VM, was commissioned into the Fighter stream of Indian Air Force on 29th December 1982 and has held various Command, Staff and Instructional Appointments at various levels including the present one as Vice Chief of Air Staff.
This Air Officer is decorated with PVSM, AVSM, VM.
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